Full-Time
Branch
11-50 employees
Virtual headquarters for remote teams
Compensation Overview
$150k - $250k/yr
Senior, Expert
Seattle, WA, USA
Hybrid position; work remotely or on site.
- 3+ years of experience building games in a game engine such as Unity or Unreal
- 7+ years of experience with a modern language such as C#, C++, Java, or Javascript
- The capacity to thrive in an ever-changing, quick-to-deliver environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience testing, automating, and instrumenting your code
- Experience building high-production value 3d multiplayer games
- Proven track record of having shipped high-production value games at indie or AAA game studios
- Knowledge of how to profile, analyze, and improve performance, from low-level limitations to high-level architectural decisions
- Rapidly iterate on game mechanics and features to build an evolving community-driven game
- Create sticky mechanics of the Branch game to increase virality and retention
- Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the game
- Design and implement a generic game implementation that works across platforms for mobile, desktop, and web
- Build POC’s to understand new tools, techniques, and process; document and demonstrate steps to adopt
- Act as a subject matter expert to guide formal design review processes for mission-critical components of the game
- Become a resident expert of the Branch backend technical stack and guide new engineers in the agile game development process
- Deep graphics programming knowledge and experience writing shaders
Branch Technologies, Inc. creates a virtual headquarters designed for remote teams to enhance their work experience. The platform allows users to navigate virtual spaces like hallways and meeting rooms, facilitating spatial conversations that mimic real-life interactions. This means that as users move around, their voice follows them, enabling spontaneous chats similar to those that would happen in a physical office. Branch targets businesses that have adopted or are considering a remote-first approach, aiming to improve productivity and company culture. Unlike other remote work tools, Branch focuses on recreating the social dynamics of an office environment. The company operates on a subscription model, charging businesses based on the number of team members using the platform, while allowing guests to join for free. This approach not only provides a sustainable revenue stream but also makes it easy for companies to scale their usage.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$15.5M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Branch raised $12.5M to expand its Web3-based gaming platform.
- Growing interest in hybrid work models could expand Branch's market.
- Advancements in Web3 tech enhance Branch's gaming and virtual HQ offerings.
What critics are saying
- Increasing competition from major players like Microsoft in the virtual HQ space.
- Reliance on Web3 tech could face regulatory scrutiny affecting Branch's projects.
- Volatility in the cryptocurrency market may impact Branch's play-to-earn model.
What makes Branch unique
- Branch combines social apps and gaming for unique interactive entertainment experiences.
- The platform mimics physical office environments for spontaneous remote team interactions.
- Branch's subscription model allows easy scaling for businesses without extra guest costs.
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Benefits
Work in our inspiring Seattle office, from home, or a mix of both.
Platinum tier health, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid for by us for you and your dependents.
Unlimited paid time off and sick leave policies.
401(k) with employer matching.
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -9%1 year growth
↓ -9%2 year growth
↓ -9%“If you wanna build a game, you’ve gotta build an actual game,” says Branch CEO Dayton Mills. (Branch Photo). A lot of Web3 video games have built their systems around the sale and trade of NFTs. Castaways, on the other hand, simply gives them away, and it’s rapidly grown its audience as a result.Made in Seattle by the startup company Branch, Castaways is a massively-multiplayer, free-to-play survival game for web browsers that’s currently in alpha. Players enter the in-game world as shipwrecked survivors on a small, remote island, with a goal to build a home for yourself and others. It’s a peaceful game that’s equal parts Animal Crossing and Minecraft.Castaways plays its Web3 integration remarkably low-key, particularly by comparison to other games in its lane
Branch.gg, founded by Dayton Mills, has secured a $12.5 million seed funding to expand its team and enhance its web3-based social and fun gaming platform.
Dragonfly, Polychain and Coinbase Ventures were all participants in the game’s seed round.
Gaming startup Branch has raised a $12.5 million seed round to build a play-to-earn game that keeps the crypto out of sight, the company announced Wednesday.
For some of the most awaited Silicon Valley tech companies of the decade, this week looked good enough to file for IPOs